Maurer's Music Mayhem

Music

April 7th, 2012

Music plays an important part of my life, whether playing it, listening to it, or the business aspects of it. This section of my page highlights my involvement in music, more specifically in Christian music.

I always have music playing. OK, maybe not when I’m sleeping. But while at work, at home, in the car, you will find me listening to something that moves me. I’m not real partial to a specific style. Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues, Worship, Brass, Pop… it’s all good.

Independent Musicians
I also have a real passion for the independent musician. My feeling is that indie musicians are usually where the cutting edge of music is found. They don’t have the pressures of satisfying a record label executive’s idea of what innovative really is. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the need for record labels, too. But the good, fresh stuff usually comes from the minor leagues of music.

My Personal Music History

Ever since grade school, music has been an important part of my life. I’m sure it will continue to be that way until I head to the great rock concert in the sky. This is a brief history of my musical journey, highlighting the most significant parts.

1976 – Started playing trumpet in 4th grade

1980 – Got my first Christian music cassette: Imperials – Priority

1981 – Bought my new Vincent Bach Strad Trumpet

1984 – Worked as a Disc Jokey at KSPD in Boise, ID

1985 – Made the move to new technology and bought my first CD: DeGarmo & Key: Commander Sozo

Concert Promotion
For almost 11 years, I promoted Christian concerts in the great Northwest. This is a time of my life I look back on fondly. I’m not really sure why this page belongs on my new website, other than the fact that I’m proud of this era and it reflects a major part of who I am today.